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You’re Missing Free Recycling

Amanda Wills, July 5th, 2010

The formula seems right: free recycling + accessible bins = higher recycling rate. Well, it's not always that easy. While manufacturers and retailers are upping the number of free recycling programs for everything from old CRT televisions to chunky cell phones, studies show that consumers just aren't getting on board. Case in point: The U.S. EPA launched its Plug-In ... read more

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Tagged basics, batteries, computers, recycle, television

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Discarded Electronics Could Be Next Medical Miracle

Lori Brown, July 2nd, 2010

Researchers have discovered a way of taking a component of the fastest growing waste stream, e-waste, and transforming it into a beneficial medical use. The University of York's Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence presented findings from their research on June 23 suggesting the chemical compound polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA), a key element in televisions and computers with liquid crystal display (LCD) ... read more

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Tagged computermonitors, Hazardous, medical, television

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Where Your Home Is Losing Money

Ashley Schiller, June 28th, 2010

Reviewing your summer energy bill can be as brutal as taking a punch from Rocky Balboa. But you don't have to go into the ring defenseless: there are many large and small adjustments that can lessen the damage and save you hundreds in long-term savings. Let's start big. You can reduce your home's heating and cooling costs by as much as 30 percent through proper ... read more

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Tagged basics, bath, brick, cfl, computers, DIY, energy, fuel, gas, kitchen, oil, reduce, television, windows

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E-waste Service on a Silver Platter

Amanda Wills, June 24th, 2010

Don't call them garbage men. Seated behind a desk of the latest Apple gadgets, donning pressed slacks and magnetic smiles, the guys from The 4th Bin are anything but that. They're techies with a truck. The 4th Bin is a startup company of a "bunch of IT guys" that are genuinely committed to reducing electronic waste in New ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, computermonitors, computers, lead, mercury, recycle, reuse, solidwaste, television

Published in Electronics


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Top 3 Green Factors to Consider When Buying a New Gadget

Amanda Wills, June 23rd, 2010

On Tuesday at its Line Shows in New York City, the Consumer Electronics Association gave the press a sneak peek of new technology expected to roll out within the next year. While 3D technology was, by far, the talk of the town, another notable theme among major electronics manufacturers was sleek design with mindful lifecycle features. In layman's terms, ... read more

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Tagged computers, energy, recycle, television

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GE Breaks Down Energy Cost of Home Appliances

Trey Granger, May 12th, 2010

Ever wonder which costs more to operate, a microwave or an oven? How about what product uses more energy, a computer or a laptop? A new website created by GE answers your questions about 53 electrical products in your home. The premise of the website is pretty simple. You select which appliances and electronics you have and then choose what ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, computers, energy, homeappliances, officemachines, oven, refrigerator, telephone, television

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Best Buy Targets 1 Billion Pounds of Electronics Recycling

Trey Granger, April 27th, 2010

Best Buy is looking to increase the amount of electronics and appliances it recycles in stores tenfold, from 120 million pounds last year alone to 1 billion pounds in the next few years. Through a new campaign launched during Earth Week called "Recycle It On," Best Buy has started by recruiting its more than 1 million Facebook fans to pledge ... read more

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Tagged computermonitors, homeappliances, television

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Top Electronics Questions

Trey Granger, March 29th, 2010

Electronics was the top search on Earth911's Recycling Directory in 2009. There's no question that the current demand is great for electronics recycling, and with increased demand comes increased confusion. We get lots of questions from consumers looking to dispose of e-waste, and we're here to help. Here are some answers to some of the more common questions about electronics. Question #1: Why ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, computermonitors, computers, mp3player, television, videogame

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6 Busted Eco Myths

Libuse Binder, March 29th, 2010

Now that April (aka Earth Month), is in full swing, it's the perfect time to get moving with your eco-fabulous resolutions. But the prospect of where to begin can be daunting, especially when you factor in the myths floating around about reasons not to shift your behavior towards that which is more eco-conscious. So enjoy Earth Month to its fullest and ... read more

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Tagged batteries, composting, curbside, noteworthy, organic, packaging, recycle, reuse, television, wood

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Study Shows Consumers Don’t Understand Energy Star

Trey Granger, March 23rd, 2010

While the Energy Star program may regulate much-needed energy requirements for our appliances, do consumers actually understand what the label means? According to EcoAlign's recent 7th EcoPinion Survey of 1,000 Americans, one-third were not at all aware of the labeling system, but more than 50 percent found it extremely important to buy appliances with the Energy Star ... read more

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Tagged computermonitors, dishwasher, energy, homeappliances, refrigerator, stove, television, washeranddryer

Published in Appliances


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